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Friday, December 28, 2012

It's here! It's out! And as promised I am shouting it from the rooftops!!!

Back in July, the most amazing thing happened. Better Homes & Gardens showed up at my door and spent four days taking photos of our little abode... You can check out my behind the scenes story here.

I knew the feature was set to be released around Christmas, and Christmas came early for us this year, as I snagged a copy {or eight} at a local Barnes & Noble a few days before hand.

Better Homes & Gardens Storage Magazine is their quarterly publication which is packed to the gills with eye candy, storage solutions, organizing ideas, product picks and beautiful rooms. It has been my favorite magazine for years, so I get choked up just trying to spit out the words, "We were featured!"

And by saying featured, it is a huge understatement. We are talking six front and back pages for a total of TWELVE pages of glossy goodness!

The team of friends at Storage magazine did such an amazing job capturing our home, our family and our story. Every photo is radiant and it was really incredible to see our home from another perspective. My heart is oozing with overwhelming amounts of gratitude for the opportunity that came our way.

Oh, and check out this sweet shout out on the "From the Editor" page. I may have squealed right in the middle of the book store.

As you can see, I whipped up some organizing printables which you can download for free at BHG.com here. You can also snag a peek at our favorite organizing "kits" over on their site here.

For the non-sentimental types, you are free to go. For everyone else, I am about to get my sap on.

For years and years I have been hoarding shelter mags. Long before this blog and even long before I owned a home. My happy time is curling up on the couch with a cup of coffee, a cozy throw, and a good glossy read. I love reading the stories, but more importantly, I just soak up all of that inspiration like a sponge. After taking a moment to relax and read, I am invigorated to pop up and organize a drawer or paint an old piece of furniture. So knowing that majority of my inspiration has been found through print, it is a full circle experience for me to now be gracing the pages of my favorite publication.

It is moments like this when I sit back and reflect. How did I get so lucky? I am just a girl from an itty bitty town trying to keep our crazy life beautiful and reduce some of the stresses that come along the way. Never in a bajillion years did I think I would be here today, writing a blog post about one of the most incredible experiences to date.

This blog sure has given me some amazing opportunities, however, it wouldn't exist if I didn't have you. And although I have said it before, and I will say it a hundred times more, thank YOU for helping my dreams come true. Thank you for stopping by each day. For writing me the sweetest emails. For leaving daily comments and encouragement. For tweeting me even though I have no idea how to tweeter back. For dropping a line on Facebook or pinning one of my projects on Pinterest or saying sweet somethings on Instagram. Every visit and comment are appreciated from the bottom of my happy heart. I have no idea where this blog gig will take me {or how long it will last}, but I am honored to have all of you joining me along the way.

This was a great finale to an incredible year, and I have so much more planned for 2013 {like some fun monthly challenges, site enhancements and a few new contributing faces!} You can snag your copy of the recent Better Homes & Gardens Storage Magazine on newsstands through March of 2013.

Huge THANK YOU hugs and smooches go out to Samantha Thorpe for seeing
something in me and our home, to Chelsea Evers for writing such an
amazing article and being so great to work with, to Molly Sinnett for making our home shine in print and to Jay Wilde for being a photographing genius.
To my kids for putting up with my daily antics, photo taking and "blog
talk" and most importantly to my husband, who has been my biggest
cheerleader and supporter as I follow my dreams. He has been my rock
and keeps me grounded through it all. He stays up late to finish up
projects and rubs my back after hours of typing. He turns my visions into reality and none of this would be possible without his help, love and support.

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and have the happiest New Year ever!

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream" - C.S. Lewis

"If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough" - unknown

"Sometimes the dreams that come true are the dreams that you never even knew you had" - unknown

Congratulations! you deserve it! Thank you for the inspiration (and I have ZERO idea of how to decorate or how to organize but you always make it sound so easy and there are things I actually do and that is all because of you!). Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2013!

I love reading your blog. Even though I am a fitness freak, a small part of me LOVES home organization and I always look at and read your blog posts. I can not think of a more deserving lady to have been featured in print. Congrats and thanks for all you do for us "secretly" following you. :)Take care,Crystal

Congrats!!! Wow! You are so deserving! I have been waiting for your post announcing that it is on the shelves! (Meanwhile, I've been looking at Barnes and Noble...it seemed like such a LONG time. I can't imagine how long it seemed to you!) I can't wait to run out tomorrow and buy it. I love your blog, you have actually inspired me to start one in the new year! Happy 2013 to you and your family!

I'm crying for you! I know how much this meant to you! Thank YOU for the daily inspiration... for organizing... for giving us moms out there the chance to dream that one day we, too, can run a business AND take care of our kids well. You are an inspiration, and I am honored to be one of your readers :)

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HUGE Congratulations Jen! All your successes are so well deserved, I don't know of anyone more innovative, thoughtful, kind and generous on their blog as you are. Now I'm off to find a copy of the magazine in Oz! xx

Congrats Jen! I have so enjoyed following along with your successes this year and have already downloaded your printables! I am hope to snag a copy of this issue and gain boat loads more inspiration. Happy New Year!

Congratulations! I have been inspired by you for well over a year. You have made me realize even the smallest spaces can be beautiful and functional. Please please keep up all the hard work, my little house would be lost without your genius ideas!!

Congratulations!! I had a feeling this would happen, one day--when I think "organizing," I think "iheartorganizing" ;):D You are one of the most creative, inspiring people in the blogosphere. I have a few of your posts pinned & even saved on my desktop :) I'm definitely getting a copy (or two) of "your magazine" tomorrow!! eep! *happy for you!!*xoxo

Congratulations!!! I'm jumping up and down for you right now!! That's so exciting, Jen! You and your family totally deserve it! :) I will always remember your blog as the first blog I started following, reading, and loved. I want to head over to B&N now to get a copy!

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Congratulations, Jen! I am jumping up and down for you right now! You and your family totally deserve this! :) I will always remember your blog as the first one I started reading, following, and loved. Thank you for being such an inspiration! Can't wait to grab my own copy soon!

It worked (in Australia) used the link chose the Australian Version searched for the magazine and downloaded it digitally. Thanks so much for the link. I'm so excited I get to read the magazine and your blog. Ahhhh heaven!

Congrats! I'm fairly new to your blog (3... 4 months?) but LOVE IT! It has become one of my favorites. I have loved "Storage" magazine for a LONG time and will have to get out and get my new copy ASAP! I've been to BHG and downloaded the printables and looked through all of the kits and will be making use of those ideas as well. Thanks for all of your inspiration. I admit I'm one who likes to save the best for last... in a lot of situations in life. Your blog is one of the last in my long list that I read so I can read, re-read and 'study' to get some inspiration.

This is so exciting! Congratulations, Jen, I know you must be thrilled. It's so funny to see your favorite bloggers in a magazine--part of me always thinks, "Oh, I know her!" Can't wait to check it out!

Congrats Jen! you are awesome and truly deserve it! you are a daily part of my life! I eagerly look forward to your blog to see what ideas or advice you have on organizing. Can't wait to get my copy of the magazine! ;)

Congratulations Jen! How exciting for you. May 2013 continue to make your dreams come through! I can hardly wait until I can pick up the BHG Storage issue! I'm such a fan of yours I know it will be a must copy! Thanks for giving me inspiration to become organized.

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You are so talented and I am grateful that you take the time to share with all of us! My husband went looking for the magazine at Lowe's tonight, but no luck! We will have to check Home Depot tomorrow. So excited for you -- you deserve it!

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Congratulations! I can't wait to hit the store tomorrow and pick up the magazine just to see your feature! You have inspired me beyond belief....now I just need the money to put your/my ideas in motion! Thank you for all that you share, I'm so excited for you!!!! Gahhh! I'm giddy too!

I picked up the issue and didn't even know you were featured. I was so excited to see that you were! I knew those pictures looked familiar! Heres hoping to even MORE exciting things happening for you in 2013!

Seriously, congratulations. This post had me holding back tears for you. This blog is definitely my favorite to read, and has been for quite awhile. I usually find a blog I like and stick with it for a bit, and then find a new favorite one. Yours has held steady. In fact, so steady that I was actually thinking about you as I was getting ready this morning. That's right, even though we have never met I think of you as a friend and when I am at Big Lots and see a tree decorated in your famous colors, I snap a picture to send to you (and then don't actually get around to it but that's beside the point) :). Ok, now I am sounding stalker-ish, but that's totally not what I mean. I guess what I am trying to say is thanks for keeping up a spectacular blog, and thanks for being so personable. Keep up the good work!

Hi Jen, I just wanted to thank you SO MUCH for your inspiration - I live in Sydney, Australia and came across your blog by chance. I've always been fairly organised, but was never quite where I wanted to be. As I type this, my two sons are playing lego and watching a DVD in their new toyroom - where everything has a place, the area is clean and bright and it is just a joy to be in. The rest of the house is slowly but surely following suit. Anyway, I thought you might like to know that you have inspired a grateful mum (and her patient husband) on the other side of the world! Thank you for your blog! Lisa.

I bought the issue last weekend, but hadn't looked at it yet (it's my favorite magazine and I like to save it for last - so I can savor it lol). But as soon as I saw this post, I grabbed it and immediately looked for your article. So amazing and awesome! And you weren't kidding - they devoted several pages to you! Congratulations - you completely deserve it! :)

Well, if anyone deserves this it's you! I've been following your blog for ages and you are in a league of your own. You create and share wonderful ideas in such an inspiring way - you make it possible for everyone else to achieve things the'd never dream of doing. As Roxanne wrote, you're like a friend - I think "Oh good Jen's written another post, wonder how the family is?" :)Can't wait for the mag to come to South Africa!Thanks for brightening up my days with your brilliant posts.Best wishesGee

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From the other side of the world (Barcelona, Spain), congratulations on your blog, for appearing in the magazine, for the family you have and for inspiring me every day to be a better mother and person.

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So happy for you! I can't wait to get my hands on the special issue and see your home. Because you've featured so many spaces on your blog, it'll be like looking at the home of a friend. You truly seem like just a regular gal and it inspires me to see your love of home and organizing grow into great things. Thank you for sharing with us! Your posts are one of my favorite part of "me time" (mommy is on the computer again time) everyday!

So very happy for you Jen, and all of your "boys". I've said it before, I was your #50 FB fan and it's been absolutely amazing to see your success. You've been a great inspiration. You deserve all of this and more! You've only just begun :)

What a lovely post, your success is very well-deserved - you get back what you put in and you are very dedicated to your blog and readers. Have a fabulous 2013, who knows where this will lead next? Just don't get too busy to keep blogging, please!

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Congratulations! I am a newer follower and I am enjoying your blog. BHG Storage is one of my favourites too. I will be sure to pick it up. Wishing your family all the best in 2013 and wishing you continued dreams.

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Congrats!!! What an amazing accomplishment! I love seeing people accomplish their dreams, and I have a sneaking suspicion this is only the beginning for you! YAY!!! :) :) Can't wait to grab a copy!!!!!

I am so thrilled for your successes, and can't wait to see your massive spread in the mag! But that sap at the end of the post was the best...you are the sweetest and most talented, and you deserve every last ounce of all this...and I hope it continues as long as you desire!! xoxoxo

After reading every word from your post I ran into my daughter's room to tell her and her friend that one of my favorite bloggers is in a special magazine. When I started with one of my favorite...she squinted her eyes and said let me guess..bloggers? She knows me so well. lol Anyways, yours is one of the first bloggers I followed and the rest is history. Now my family wants to know when the organizing is going to rub off on me faster. ..... let's just say I'm a work in progress...

Love that! I love seeing your name pop up in the comments, it's one I always recognize since you were one of my first consistent commenters way back when... thank you so much for checking in these past few years, means worlds to this gal!

Saw the article and was like this is my fav organizing girl! I ran on here and see this post! Showed my hubby and was like this is the blog I always read! What a great article! Amazing accomplishment! Stephanie A

I saw this magazine on my Nook, and I didn't realize it had your feature in it! I will be purchasing it/downloading shortly! Honestly, I too buy all these magazines and I looked at the cover pic (not the date) and thought I already have it. Exciting- Can't wait to read.

Congratulations! What a cool thing to experience that must be. I live in Sweden and have never found Storage over here but luckily nowadays you can subscribe to it as an online magazine - and I did! It looks really great, Jen! Really great! Have a Happy New Year!

It should be at most local newsstands, but it was just released so it may take a few more days for everyone to have them out. It's a quarterly mag so hopefully you will be able to find it within the next month or two.

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I found the magazine in my local grocery store - Fareway. Your home is so beautiful! Congratulations on making the magazine! - I have been reading your blog for about 2 years now. You are such an inspiration! THANK YOU.

Congratulations! You must be so excited :) I would say that was a great Christmas gift with perfect timing. I recently found your site b/c you are a pinner on the bhg board. I have enjoyed looking through your site and especially today, looking at the lego storage ideas you have posted. You will be happy to know that your posts came up in the top of my google search . Happy New Year and wishing you good things in 2013.

Just shed a little tear for you reading this post. Congrats!! You are so deserving of this attention:) Your blog is just that good and from having met you I can confirm you are as genuine as you seem. Good luck as 2013 will bring even more career highlights I'm sure!

Picked my copy up yesterday at our local Sams Club. I love following your blog and implementing some of your ideas. Congratulations on all the good things that are coming your way. Hard work brings success and you and your family are a perfect example of teamwork!

This is so awesome! Before I even saw this post I grabbed the magazine off the shelf... Jen's in here!! I just know it!I'm so happy for you! Way to rock the blog world Jen! Your an inspiration as a blogger and a mommy! Way to go! ♥

Jen,I saw the magazine today on a rack, recalled your feature in the issue, and brought it home with me! Your home is beautiful, your ideas are creative and effective, you are organized and on top of your game all of the time. You must be so proud! I think you've set a way of life for a lot of fans. I also like how you keep it playful, colourful, and fun.Cheers! ~Antonella

I'm sure you don't need another comment to this post but I've been meaning to send you a note since I picked up the magazine. I came across your blog and this was the first post I saw so I immediately went out and bought the magazine. I think it's amazing when I see a blogger in a magazine. I think bloggers are the true inspiration! I've had a little blog for a few years but am just now getting out there with link parties etc. You've also inspired me to get myself out there more too. It's amazing how the little things we do make a huge difference. Congratulations!! I love your blog! I love organizing too. And the article in the magazine was lovely. Thanks again. Jamie

Hi Jen, I was so disappointed after searching high and low here in Australia to find out that it looks like we don't get this mag over here :( I have now purchased and downloaded it via the link you posted earlier but it's a shame we cant get a physical copy over here! Absolutely LOVE your blog!!Thanks,Sara

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